8 Signs The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson Are Hiding Major Struggles After Breakup Rumors & Relationship Backlash

Thankfully, he connected quickly with several of the women in the cast, including Kelsey. A Louisiana native, Kelsey was open about the fact that she’d experienced a difficult loss when her mother, Karen Anderson, had passed away years prior to cancer. With Kelsey sharing her most authentic self with Joey, it was clear that the pair had a solid connection as they moved through the series. While Joey had to honor the other connections he’d made on the show, he knew that Kelsey was the right fit for him, and Bachelor Nation wasn’t surprised to see him propose.

Though the couple was feeling the heat in the early months of their relationship being public, it had appeared they’d settled into more of a routine after The Bachelor. Things changed when Joey received the offer of a lifetime to compete on Dancing With The Stars season 33, and in a whirlwind few months, he’d danced his way to the mirrorball trophy. Taking the win for the competition, Joey’s relationship with Kelsey was called into question several times throughout the season. While they’ve been combating the rumors for months, it’s clear Joey and Kelsey are hiding something.

8 Joey Has Been “Candid” About Their Strength In Interviews

He’s Not Actually Being Genuine

7 Kelsey “Opens Up” In Curated Ways On TikTok

She’s Sharing What She Thinks Viewers Want To See

Throughout Kelsey’s often funny TikToks, she’s been clear that she isn’t taking the investment in her relationship too seriously. Even so, it’s clear that Kelsey struggles with how much Bachelor Nation pokes holes in what she and Joey say or do in public. Sharing defensive videos masked with humor, it’s clear that Kelsey doesn’t like the fact that she has to defend her relationship all the time, nor does she feel comfortable with the rumors. Putting up a front of sorts, Kelsey has to be a bit disingenuous online in order to make the defense of her relationship humorous.

6 Joey’s Dancing With The Stars Schedule Kept Him Busy

He Wasn’t Available To Kelsey

5 Kelsey Was Left Alone & On Her Own When Joey Was Rehearsing

She Wasn’t Being Loved Or Nurtured

As Joey was spending a ton of time rehearsing for Dancing With The Stars and doing press for the series, the months he spent on the show were incredibly difficult for Kelsey. It was clear that she was doing her best to be supportive of her fiancé as he moved through the competition, even combating rumors online as best she could while he competed with Jenna. Even so, Kelsey struggled with how little she got to see Joey, and how little he could give to her after such a demanding schedule.

4 Joey Has Been Uncomfortable In Public Appearances With Kelsey

He’s Been Stiff And Overwhelmed

While it’s possible that the level of attention is just too much for The Bachelor star, Joey’s time in the public eye has typically been controlled, comfortable, and curated. Joey and Kelsey haven’t been doing any appearances that they haven’t agreed to, and they aren’t typically shown in more candid photos, which could lend to the fact that Joey feels stiff or uncomfortable during public appearances. Regardless of why, Joey’s discomfort could be a sign of trouble for his relationship.

She’s Been Dealing With Too Much

He’s Not Sharing As Often

Although Joey is often quieter than Kelsey when it comes to social media, he’s been taking a step back alongside his fiancée in recent months. Sharing mostly Dancing With The Stars related content, Joey’s been doing less than Bachelor Nation expected when it comes to keeping people updated on his life. While his time on DWTS was all-consuming, he was working hard to share more about his journey on the show while it was still on the air. After the season’s end, Joey’s been sparse with his social content.

1 Kelsey Has Floated Postponing Wedding Plans More Than Once

The Couple Could Be Spiraling

Bachelor Nation has noticed that Kelsey has mentioned postponing the couple’s wedding plans more than once, which could be for several reasons, but is more than likely because they’re uncertain about their future. Kelsey and Joey have been moving at warp-speed since The Bachelor season 28’s finale, and with some time to slow down after DWTS, they can finally assess if their relationship is something they want moving forward. The couple may have some difficult decisions to make in the new year.